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Is workers compensation benefits taxable in California? And if not is the award stip of $88k taxable?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
Generally WC payments are tax-free but you should check with your tax advisor.
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Does a workers comp attorney have to place an appearance bond for before a claim can be heard?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
I've been representing injured workers before the Workers' Comp. Appeals Board for 35 years and I have no idea what an appearance bond is so I...
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How long after I got released from a doctor to go back to work from disability does my employer have to put me back to work
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Answered on March 02, 2015
Your employer is not obligated to hold your job for you if you are off work....even on a workers comp claim. If he needs to get the work done, he...
My workers comp lawyer died what are my legal options.
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Answered on March 02, 2015
Whether your old attorney should have done things differently is really a non-issue at this point....he's dead! And given that he was "battling...
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Boss is retaliating against my husband for me filing work comp claim. Husband is 20% partner but no voice. Took our health INS
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Answered on March 02, 2015
I agree with Mr. Fisher. It's time to lawyer-up and Mr. Fisher is one of the best. Give him a call TODAY!
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Is legal to Work Comp to request me to re-take a psychological test because they said the first one was not completed?q
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Answered on February 28, 2015
The answer may depend on who this doctor was in the system: a treating doctor or an evaluating doctor. It may depend on the reason why they need...
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Workers compensation California: how do i get a copy of my medical report?
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Answered on February 28, 2015
They should both be servilng you with copies of all of your medicals. If the adjuster won't you can ask to speak to the superrvisor. If that...
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WCAB Judges orders not being upheld by defense and carrier. Asked Judge how long will she tolerate DA ignoring orders
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Answered on February 27, 2015
One way to avoid getting the judge mad at you because you're so mad is to distance yourself from the issue and get an intermediary. That...
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Signing release stating release of all claims pursuant to any employment laws prevent unemployment or disability not WC related?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
These types of releases are common in employment law areas. In California, these releases have no effect on a workers' comp claim. Those can...
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Def atty trying for 2nd rating post-PQME from Psych evaluator-do I have a right to send additional medical records/see reports?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
You have the right to copies of all medical records sent to the PQME by the defatty. You have the right to send your own medical records to the...
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